Circular Food Systems: Connecting Green and Blue
Workshop at The Lorentz Center 23 – 27 November 2026 Venue: Lorentz Center, Leiden, Netherlands This workshop, hosted by the Global Action Network Sustainable Food from the Oceans and Inland Waters for Food Security and Nutrition, promotes integration of terrestrial and aquatic food systems into a sustainable “turquoise” circular economy by advancing nutrient cycling, sustainability assessment,…
Making a Difference with Aquatic Foods: from Resilient Production to Nutritious School Meals
CFS 54 Side Event Date: 20.10.26 Time: 08:30 – 09:45 Location: Philippines Room, FAO Headquarters, Rome | Zoom We are happy to support this event hosted by FAO, The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH), Honduras, Malawi, WorldFish, Aquatic Blue Food Coalition, Stanford University Center for…
New Study: Making the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies work for African Small-Scale Fisheries
The study is the first assessment of the socio-economic implications of the WTO-FSA for African Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF), producing actionable recommendations that balance sustainability objectives with livelihood protection and gender equity. The study, conducted by DnS Consulting, CAOPA and the French Research Institute for Development (IRD), supported by AUDA-NEPAD and commissioned by the German Federal…
Officially endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) endorses initiative bridging ocean science, aquatic food systems and nutrition The Global Action Network on Sustainable Food from the Oceans and Inland Waters for Food Security and Nutrition welcomes the endorsement of the initiative “Bridging UN Nutrition and Ocean Science Decades” (No. 613) as a UN Ocean Decade Action and recognised…
Small fish, big questions: West African experts join forces on the nutritional value and safety of small pelagic fish
In September 2026, nutrition and food safety experts from nine African countries and Norway gathered in Accra, Ghana, for a week-long writing workshop. The workshop was organised under Theme 4 – Nutrition and Food Safety of the Science Plan of the EAF-Nansen Programme, which is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…
How can restorative aquaculture of practices bivalves foster a viable food production that maximises benefits for biodiversity and coastal ecosystems in Europe?
The ATTITUDE project explores implementation of restorative aquaculture practices for mussels and oysters. Environmental, social, economic and governance conditions are investigated in case studies across Europe. The aim is to identify barriers and opportunities for a transformative governance where the bivalve industry is integrated with coastal ecosystem conservation. Food production and biodiversity conservation often comes…
Improving Fish Production and Nutrition in South Sudan: A Pathway to Food Security and Sustainable Development
South Sudan’s fisheries sector holds vast potential but remains underdeveloped, hindered by conflicts, poor infrastructure, policy gaps, and high post harvest losses. With fish providing affordable nutrients to combat malnutrition, strategic investment in aquaculture, modernization, infrastructure, policy reform, and nutrition education are crucial to help drive food security and sustainable development. South Sudan possesses vast…
Annual Network Meeting 2026
Date: 20.10.26 Time: 18:00 – 20:00 (GMT+2/CET) Location: German Room (C269), FAO Headquarters, Rome | Zoom The Network Meeting will be hybrid and open for all. Those who have access to FAO Headquarters, Rome, may join the meeting on-site, while others may join online via Zoom. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss how we can continue…
The Contribution of Fisheries and Aquaculture to Food Security – Stocktake +1
In November 2024, EBCD, in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and with the support of the Xunta de Galicia, organised the event “The Contribution of Fisheries and Aquaculture to Food Security.” The discussion brought together policymakers, industry leaders, scientists, and civil society to highlight the vital role of Europe’s blue food sectors in building sustainable and…
Improving Food Security & Nutrition Through Innovative Fish-based Agri-food Solution
This side event, hosted by the Global Action Network for Sustainable Food from the Oceans and Inland Waters for Food Security and Nutrition, will explore the science behind safe, affordable and highly nutritious fish-based agri-food solutions – and showcase the women leading these innovations through collaborative partnerships across the food system.